Apple steps up war of words with European regulators
Published: 9/22/2025

Apple is clashing with European regulators over its closed ecosystem, with executive Greg Joswiak defending Apple's unique user experience. The EU has fined Apple for anti-competitive behavior on its App Store and is enforcing regulations through the Digital Markets Act. Despite the EU's push for more device compatibility, Apple is resisting, citing privacy and security concerns with its new AirPods Pro 3 and Live Translation features, not yet available in Europe. Apple aims to maintain its tightly integrated user experience amidst growing regulatory pressure.